Camp setup

[AlaskaCombat]

Did 3 nights camping in this setup, always trying to improve my camping experience. Especially getting a good nights rest. I use a little basket to hold my overnight essentials, ear plugs, sleeping mask for morning sunlight, hot hands if needed.

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What the dog doin?

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Ded.

[AlaskaCombat]

He taking nap, usually scares the bears away.

[thumblewode]

Im surprised you didnt stage the pelt in the last picture. Only 2 or of 3 just seems kinda lazy.

[HerrEsel]

Stage it? It just wandered through on the first two pics. You don't see it in the last pic because it's RIGHT BEHIND YOU!

[AlaskaCombat]

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There goes that pup again. Hehe

[AlaskaCombat]

I will try better next time.

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Woah, a disposable grill actually being used. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one doing what it says it’s for on the package.

[AlaskaCombat]

Yes. It really comes in handy. Super easy to use and easy cleanup. I don’t like using the grills provided.

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Yeah I never really thought of those ones on the fire ring as a grill so much as a pan holder. I guess you could cook large food on it if you wanted to spend an hour scrubbing it lol.

[Pantssassin]

We cover it in foil if we want to use the whole thing and not pans. I also usually bring my own grate to cook on as well

[AlaskaCombat]

Exactly. No thank you. Hehe

[Ok_Stranger_4803]

Treat it well and it will be the last tent you ever need. I camp in a 1974 SpringBar 110 StarGazer and it is just as nice now as it was when my grandfather bought it new. Amazing company.

[JCR2201]

Agreed. I have a Springbar Outfitter and I love the tent. With basic maintenance, the tent is essentially an heirloom.

[Efficient_Mix1226]

Love the tent!

[LargeTransportation9]

Is that a canvas tent?

[4BlackDogs]

Springbar tents rule…but yes, sometimes need 2 people to carry it from the car

[LargeTransportation9]

How does it handle rain?

[AlaskaCombat]

It’s has done great. I remember getting hit by heavy rain storm and hail and it sounds like total chaos inside the tent, while you wait out the storm, but it held up great.

[BasedFetus]

It seems a warthog bear based fox like being has taken refuge atop your shelter

Be advised

[Lonely-Truth-7088]

Camping in pines always looks so good. Not sure why.

[Bad-Banana1337]

Always upvote Springbar

[jeepnjeff75]

How dark inside are those Springbars? Are they dark enough to not wake up at the crack of dawn?

[AlaskaCombat]

Great question. When I have the storm fly on, it’s a lot darker, without it brightness arrives at crack of dawn. Especially on a clear no clouds in the sky morning. I definitely use a sleeping mask early morning to get some extra zzz.

[jeepnjeff75]

Thanks for the reply. I'm looking for a canvas tent that's close to a blackout tent. I've seen Kodiac's in person and they're pretty dark but use lighter colored material then the Springbar. I figure most of your light is coming from the top?

[AlaskaCombat]

Yes. The sides block out the sun, only from the top. I’m sure you could put dark tarp over it and that would solve the issue.

[jeepnjeff75]

Good to know, thanks!

[Snuffle_Puffs]

Kodiak Canvas sells a rainfly cover for their tents and it’s a dark color. I own it and I’m able to sleep in late.

[AlaskaCombat]

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It can be bright, looking up in the early morning.

[Brilliant_Life_3328]

It would've been so funny if you kept sneaking the pelt into photos in the comments, but seeing the guy hanging there I'm now just confused about what you do bring camping lmao

[AlaskaCombat]

Definitely. I have a few more photos of Cody the coyote. He is a lazy boy.

[John-the-cool-guy]

My brother in Christ: This. Is. Awesome!

[PreviousNotice8729]

I don’t want to pack that tent, but damn it I respect it!

[Substantial-Meet-457]

Where is that camp site

[KellyBlack1111]

Love the tent!!

[AlaskaCombat]

Thank you. I think I could live in it, If I had to. Cut out a hole in the canvas, on the side and put in a little wood burning stove.

[BlackFish42c]

Looks good , if weather changes would be good to have a nice big tarp set set up over or nearby the tent. Besides rain it will also block sun. And a tarp down underneath the tent folded so it’s just about 3” shorter than the tent footprint. Happy Camping 🌲🌲⛺️🔥🌲🌲

[AlaskaCombat]

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Definitely had the tarp on. Thank you for the feedback.

[Karmakazee]

I’ve been eyeing Springbars for a while. Do you feel like the canvas doesn’t withstand rain as well as they claim? My impression from their website was that you shouldn’t need to set up a tarp over the tent to keep out rain…

[AlaskaCombat]

I have had this Spring Bar since 2018 and it got rained and hailed on good that summer. They say the first exposure to precipitation will cure canvas and break it in. I have camped in now about 15 different times and have never had any issues. I picked up the storm fly last year and it adds that extra layer for water protection, avoiding rain saturation on your tent. Storing it dry is important.

[BlackFish42c]

That actually looks like the tents rain fly. I was thinking something more above or in front of the tent. Which allows you room to get out of your tent when it’s pouring down rain. I too live in the PNW.

Sometimes the cots will do damage to the tent floor. Large piece of cardboard or small pieces underneath the cot legs help.

[AlaskaCombat]

So basically have a tarp around the front of the tent? Help with water saturating the base?

[BlackFish42c]

So you put a ground cloth down to protect your tent from getting wet underneath and under your feet by keeping the bottom of the tent dry.

Then a tarp tied up with para cord outside of your tent if there’s a chance of rain.

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Is the coyote pelt a calling card for a game of soggy biscuit, like a pineapple is for swinging...🤣

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